Impeachment trial: What comes next?
4 years, 11 months ago

Impeachment trial: What comes next?

CNN  

CNN — More than three weeks after President Donald Trump was impeached by the House, his impeachment trial has not begun in Senate. Pelosi, who as House speaker controls what gets onto the House floor, has said she decided to hold the articles to make sure the trial in the Senate would be more fair. Article II of the Constitution leaves a lot of the details of an impeachment trial up to the Senate, but it does make clear that no impeached president can be removed unless two-thirds of senators – usually 67 – agree and also that when sitting for an impeachment trial, “they shall be on Oath or Affirmation.” What’s the oath senators will take? The oath, which senators must take before trying an impeachment case, is spelled out in Rule XXV of the Senate’s rules on impeachment and specifically mentions impartiality: “I solemnly swear that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of, now pending, I will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws; So help me God.” There is some wiggle room here, maybe, since McConnell says he won’t be “an impartial juror,” not that he won’t be doing “impartial justice according to the Constitution,” which he will presumably swear to do. He also has signed onto a proposal by Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri to change Senate rules to dismiss the impeachment articles if they aren’t submitted within 25 days of being passed.

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House sends Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate, forcing a trial
8 months, 3 weeks ago

House sends Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate, forcing a trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House sent two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday, forcing a trial on allegations that he has “willfully and systematically” refused to enforce immigration laws. You have refused to comply with the laws passed by Congress, and you have breached the public trust.” Mayorkas defended the department’s efforts but …

House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing trial
8 months, 3 weeks ago

House Republicans send Mayorkas impeachment articles to the Senate, forcing trial

LA Times  

The House sent two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas to the Senate on Tuesday, forcing a trial on allegations that he has “willfully and systematically” refused to enforce immigration laws. As Johnson signed the articles Monday in preparation for sending them across the Capitol, he said Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer should convene a …

Mayorkas impeachment trial set to start in Senate next week, but may be over before it starts
9 months ago

Mayorkas impeachment trial set to start in Senate next week, but may be over before it starts

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Republicans will delay bringing their case against Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate until next week, two months after impeaching the Homeland Security secretary. House Speaker Mike Johnson had planned to send the impeachment charges to the Senate on Wednesday, but said Tuesday he would wait until next week as Republicans try to make a case for a …

What’s ahead now that Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden
1 year, 3 months ago

What’s ahead now that Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he is launching an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, yielding to mounting pressure from former President Donald Trump and his allies in what’s shaping up as an election-year clash between Congress and the White House. “His own Republican members have said so.” Here’s a look at what happens next as House Republicans …

What's ahead now that Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden
1 year, 3 months ago

What's ahead now that Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he is launching an impeachment …

What’s next after Republicans move to open Biden impeachment inquiry?
1 year, 3 months ago

What’s next after Republicans move to open Biden impeachment inquiry?

Al Jazeera  

White House rejects Republican push to launch impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden. US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced he is launching an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, yielding to mounting pressure from former President Donald Trump and his allies. “That’s why today I am directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe …

Top Republican directs US House committee to open Biden impeachment inquiry
1 year, 3 months ago

Top Republican directs US House committee to open Biden impeachment inquiry

Al Jazeera  

Kevin McCarthy says ‘abuse of power, obstruction and corruption’ allegations against Biden family warrant more scrutiny. A top Republican legislator in the United States has directed a House of Representatives committee to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family’s business dealings. “That’s why today I am directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry …

What to know about the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
1 year, 4 months ago

What to know about the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton began Tuesday with the embattled Republican facing accusations of corruption and bribery that have shadowed him for years. In return, the impeachment prosecutors say Paul bankrolled renovations to one of Paxton’s homes and facilitated his affair. But the impeachment prosecutors say Paxton carried on with the woman, who …

Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will begin Sept. 5 — with his attendance required
1 year, 6 months ago

Ken Paxton’s impeachment trial will begin Sept. 5 — with his attendance required

Raw Story  

Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton will answer to 16 of 20 articles of impeachment at a trial to begin Sept. 5, the Texas Senate said Wednesday night after spending about 20 hours drafting the trial rules in private. In late May, the House vote 121-23 to approve 20 articles of impeachment that accused Paxton of misconduct that required his permanent …

Pennsylvania Senate to put progressive prosecutor on trial
2 years, 1 month ago

Pennsylvania Senate to put progressive prosecutor on trial

Associated Press  

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania state Senate on Wednesday began what could be a long and partisan process of considering whether to force Philadelphia’s Democratic district attorney, Larry Krasner, from office. The last time the Pennsylvania Senate tried an impeachment case was nearly three decades ago when, after a monthslong process, it convicted former state Supreme Court Justice Rolf Larsen, …

'Crazy idea!' McConnell strategist says Trump testifying to Jan. 6 Committee would be 'perilous'
2 years, 2 months ago

'Crazy idea!' McConnell strategist says Trump testifying to Jan. 6 Committee would be 'perilous'

Raw Story  

Following Thursday's decision by the House Select Committee on January 6 to subpoena former President Donald Trump, many observers believed that he would simply decline to honor it. "Yesterday's hearing really culminated with that live vote subpoenaing the president and the committee agreeing to subpoena the president," said anchor Bianna Golodryga. RELATED: Trump responds to Jan. 6 Committee subpoena by …

Mitch McConnell was 'very close' to convicting Trump after Capitol riots: new book
2 years, 3 months ago

Mitch McConnell was 'very close' to convicting Trump after Capitol riots: new book

Raw Story  

Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell ultimately voted to acquit former President Donald Trump during his second impeachment trial in the Senate -- but a new book claims he came much closer to voting in favor of it than many people realize. During a Wednesday morning CNN interview, reporters Rachael Bade and Karoun Demirjian discussed sections of their new book -- …

Impeachment vote becomes defining moment for GOP senator
3 years, 10 months ago

Impeachment vote becomes defining moment for GOP senator

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When Sen. Richard Burr stood and said “guilty” there were hushed gasps in the Senate chamber. Months before Trump would begin falsely claiming that the November election had been stolen from him, the Senate Intelligence Committee led by Burr warned that sitting public officials should use the “absolute greatest amount of restraint and caution if they are considering …

Impeachment Over, Congress Shifts Focus To Security Failures
3 years, 10 months ago

Impeachment Over, Congress Shifts Focus To Security Failures

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — In the still shaken and heavily guarded U.S. Capitol, thousands of National Guard troops still wander the halls. Trump supporters clash with police and security forces as people try to storm the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Brent Stirton/Getty Images “Security is the order of the day,” Pelosi said in a …

Trump Impeachment Trial Could Wrap Up on Saturday, Conviction Seen Unlikely
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump Impeachment Trial Could Wrap Up on Saturday, Conviction Seen Unlikely

News 18  

Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial could conclude on Saturday, leaving a divided US Senate to decide whether the former president incited his supporters to attack the US Capitol on Jan. 6 in a last-ditch effort to stay in power after his November election defeat. Trump criticized Pence on Twitter as lacking “courage” shortly after Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville told Trump …

Impeachment Manager: We Needed 'More Senators With Spines,' Not Witnesses
3 years, 10 months ago

Impeachment Manager: We Needed 'More Senators With Spines,' Not Witnesses

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING One of the House managers in former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial dismissed criticism that her team should have called witnesses, stating instead that a lack of “senators with spines” was to blame for Trump’s acquittal. “But listen, we didn’t need more witnesses; we needed more senators with spines.” Stacey Plaskett to Jake Tapper on the …

Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump acquitted, denounced in historic impeachment trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump was acquitted Saturday of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that spared him the first-ever conviction of a current or former U.S. president but exposed the fragility of America’s democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his defeated presidency. “What …

Donald Trump acquitted in historic impeachment trial; ex-US president says his movement has 'only just begun'
3 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump acquitted in historic impeachment trial; ex-US president says his movement has 'only just begun'

Firstpost  

Seven Republicans joined all Democrats to convict the former US president, but it was far from the two-third threshold required Washington: Donald Trump was acquitted Saturday of inciting the horrific attack on the US Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that spared him the first-ever conviction of a current or former U.S. president but exposed the fragility of America’s democratic …

Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Is Over. What Was Accomplished, And What's Next?
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Is Over. What Was Accomplished, And What's Next?

NPR  

Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Is Over. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with House Impeachment Manager Stacey Plaskett, congresswoman from the U.S. Virgin Islands, about Saturday's last-second maneuvers and the former president's acquittal. LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: And with that, the fourth Senate impeachment trial in U.S. history and the second for Donald John Trump came to an end. It was a surprise …

Donald Trump says impeachment trial part of 'greatest witch-hunt in the history of our country'
3 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump says impeachment trial part of 'greatest witch-hunt in the history of our country'

ABC  

Former US president Donald Trump says the Senate impeachment trial has been another phase of the "greatest witch-hunt in the history of our country". Key points: Donald Trump thanked his supporters in the US House and Senate Seven Republicans voted to convict him, making it the most bipartisan vote in the history of presidential impeachments Mr Trump's lawyers throughout the …

Stacey Plaskett: Trump Trial Needed 'More Senators With Spines, Not More Witnesses'
3 years, 10 months ago

Stacey Plaskett: Trump Trial Needed 'More Senators With Spines, Not More Witnesses'

NPR  

Stacey Plaskett: Trump Trial Needed 'More Senators With Spines, Not More Witnesses' Enlarge this image toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Win McNamee/Getty Images Just before voting Saturday to acquit former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, the Senate seemed to reverse course, with a decision not to call witnesses. Stacey Plaskett, a Democrat from the U.S. Virgin Islands …

GOP grapples with future in Congress and beyond after Trump impeachment trial
3 years, 10 months ago

GOP grapples with future in Congress and beyond after Trump impeachment trial

LA Times  

Members of the National Guard stand in the Senate subway as Sen. Lisa Murkowski arrives ahead of the second impeachment trial of former President Trump in the Senate on Capitol Hill on Tuesday in Washington. So we’re gonna find out, whoever leads.” When Trump faced his first impeachment trial in 2020, Senate Republicans rushed to defend him, deriding the House …

Pelosi condemns ‘cowardly group of Republicans’ after Trump acquitted over Capitol riot
3 years, 10 months ago

Pelosi condemns ‘cowardly group of Republicans’ after Trump acquitted over Capitol riot

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Following the vote on the floor of the US Senate, Democratic Majority Leader Chuck …

Trump acquitted: Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump acquitted: Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial

Hindustan Times  

The Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the US Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that exposed the fragility of America's democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his defeated presidency. Trump, unrepentant, welcomed the his second impeachment acquittal and said his movement “has only …

Senate Votes To Acquit Donald Trump For Inciting Insurrection
3 years, 10 months ago

Senate Votes To Acquit Donald Trump For Inciting Insurrection

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― The Senate acquitted former President Donald Trump on Saturday for the second time, letting him off the hook for inciting his supporters to march on the U.S. Capitol a little more than five weeks ago, leading to an insurrection that left five people dead and imperiled the lives of his vice president, countless lawmakers, staffers, …

Trump's speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote,
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump's speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote,

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. House prosecutors have argued that Trump's rallying cry to go to the Capitol and …

‘Have him testify’: Democrats dare Trump impeachment lawyers to provide exculpatory evidence
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Have him testify’: Democrats dare Trump impeachment lawyers to provide exculpatory evidence

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Trump’s attorney Michael van der Veen had repeatedly harangued the impeachment managers during …

Senate Acquits Trump In Impeachment Trial — Again
3 years, 10 months ago

Senate Acquits Trump In Impeachment Trial — Again

NPR  

Senate Acquits Trump In Impeachment Trial — Again Enlarge this image toggle caption Jon Cherry/Getty Images Jon Cherry/Getty Images The U.S. Senate on Saturday acquitted former President Donald Trump on an impeachment charge of inciting an insurrection. The Democratic House impeachment managers argued that the former president, who addressed a rally outside the White House ahead of the insurrection, was …

US Senate reaches deal to avert impeachment trial delay
3 years, 10 months ago

US Senate reaches deal to avert impeachment trial delay

Al Jazeera  

Closing arguments kick off after legislators agree to enter into evidence details of Trump call during Capitol riot. Democrats and Republicans in the US Senate headed off a prolonged impeachment trial for Donald Trump on Saturday with an agreement to enter into evidence details of the former president’s remarks in a call with a top Republican during the deadly Capitol …

Trump found ‘not guilty’ at impeachment trial
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump found ‘not guilty’ at impeachment trial

Al Jazeera  

US Senate acquits former President Donald Trump of ‘incitement of insurrection’ in 57-43 vote. “I think on Twitter, for example, and in social media, you’re seeing a lot of outcry about it, particularly because since so much of this is not about the conviction … but showing the American people what happened.” 13 Feb 2021 - 18:30 GMT The ripple …

Senate Republicans vote to acquit Trump in second impeachment trial; GOP downplays Capitol riot
3 years, 10 months ago

Senate Republicans vote to acquit Trump in second impeachment trial; GOP downplays Capitol riot

Salon  

Republicans in the Senate voted to acquit Donald Trump in the former president's second impeachment trial. Seven Republican senators did join with all 50 Democrats to find Trump guilty, including Richard Burr of North Carolina; Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, who surprised observers when he switched his earlier vote to declare the trial constitutional; Susan Collins of Maine; Lisa Murkowski of …

All eyes turn to GOP senators as impeachment nears vote
3 years, 10 months ago

All eyes turn to GOP senators as impeachment nears vote

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Most every Senate juror has said they will listen to …

Democrats Still Don't See Need For Witnesses In Trump's Impeachment Trial
3 years, 10 months ago

Democrats Still Don't See Need For Witnesses In Trump's Impeachment Trial

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING There are lots of things we still don’t know about the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, particularly when it comes to former President Donald Trump’s state of mind as his supporters actively hunted for lawmakers in the halls of Congress. “If there are questions, it will be a very narrow subset.” Plus, even if the …

'Your Republican Party everybody': GOP senators slammed after violating oaths by meeting with Trump lawyers
3 years, 10 months ago

'Your Republican Party everybody': GOP senators slammed after violating oaths by meeting with Trump lawyers

Raw Story  

Provoking criticism that ranged from "jury tampering" and "another violation of their oath" to "such bullshit," multiple Republican senators met with Donald Trump's attorneys late Thursday—the third day of the former president impeachment trial over his incitement of the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The meeting comes after three days of damning presentations from Democratic prosecutors, which included …

Trump impeachment trial 2021 timeline
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump impeachment trial 2021 timeline

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The trial comes almost a month after Congress was besieged by his supporters, who …

'Chilling' Riot Footage of US Politicians Fleeing for Their Lives Dominates Trump Impeachment Trial
3 years, 10 months ago

'Chilling' Riot Footage of US Politicians Fleeing for Their Lives Dominates Trump Impeachment Trial

News 18  

Impeachment prosecutors at Donald Trump’s Senate trial Wednesday aired terrifying, never-before-seen footage of senior US politicians fleeing for their lives during last month’s assault on Congress, a riot they argued was deliberately incited by the former president. “The vice president, the speaker of the house — the first and second in line to the presidency — were… put in danger …

How will Trump’s second impeachment trial affect US politics?
3 years, 11 months ago

How will Trump’s second impeachment trial affect US politics?

Al Jazeera  

Senate has voted to go ahead with the trial, rejecting defence lawyers’ argument that the move is unconstitutional. It took almost four hours of debate in a divided US Senate but Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial is going ahead after senators found it constitutional. Trump’s lawyers argued he could not be tried after leaving the White House but Trump has …

Trump’s historic 2nd trial opens, first of former president
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump’s historic 2nd trial opens, first of former president

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Senate opened Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial Tuesday, the defeated former president charged by the House with inciting the deadly mob attack on the Capitol to overturn the election in what prosecutors call the “most grievous constitutional crime.” Trump’s lawyers are insisting that he is not guilty of the sole charge of “incitement of insurrection,” his …

What To Watch As Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Kicks Off
3 years, 11 months ago

What To Watch As Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Kicks Off

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial begins on Tuesday, a solemn proceeding that will force lawmakers to relive the violent events of Jan. 6 as House Democrats prosecute their case for “incitement of insurrection.” The nine Democratic impeachment managers for the House, which impeached Trump last month, argue that he alone was responsible for …

What to watch as Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial kicks off
3 years, 11 months ago

What to watch as Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial kicks off

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial begins on Tuesday, a solemn proceeding that will force lawmakers to relive the violent events of Jan. 6 as House Democrats prosecute their case for “incitement of insurrection.” The nine Democratic impeachment managers for the House, which impeached Trump last month, argue that he alone was responsible for inciting the mob …

First up at Donald Trump's impeachment: Can a former president stand trial?
3 years, 11 months ago

First up at Donald Trump's impeachment: Can a former president stand trial?

Firstpost  

The Democratic House impeachment managers are expected to broadly assert that a president can be put on trial for offences committed in office, no matter when the trial is held The first issue that will be debated in the opening hours of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial on Tuesday will be the question of whether it is constitutional to …

As Trump Impeachment Trial Heats Up, Biden Steers Clear
3 years, 11 months ago

As Trump Impeachment Trial Heats Up, Biden Steers Clear

NPR  

As Trump Impeachment Trial Heats Up, Biden Steers Clear Enlarge this image toggle caption Pete Marovich/Getty Images Pete Marovich/Getty Images During the opening hours of former President Donald Trump's unprecedented second impeachment trial, the current occupant of the White House made it clear that he's continuing to take a hands-off approach to the proceedings. Biden, who made the comment as …

Watch Live: Senate Votes To Acquit Trump In Historic 2nd Impeachment Trial
3 years, 11 months ago

Watch Live: Senate Votes To Acquit Trump In Historic 2nd Impeachment Trial

NPR  

Watch Live: Senate Votes To Acquit Trump In Historic 2nd Impeachment Trial Enlarge this image toggle caption Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images Updated on Saturday at 6:20 p.m. Donald Trump's historic second impeachment trial came to a close on Saturday, with Democrats falling short of the two-thirds majority needed to convict the former president. As Congress began counting the …

House Managers To Present New Evidence At Trump Impeachment Trial
3 years, 11 months ago

House Managers To Present New Evidence At Trump Impeachment Trial

NPR  

House Managers To Present New Evidence At Trump Impeachment Trial Enlarge this image toggle caption Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images Updated at 11:54 a.m. ET The Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump will feature evidence "that nobody has seen before," House Democrats say. In a response to Trump's pretrial brief submitted Monday, the House managers argue that …

Democrats drop the ball on Trump's second impeachment before the trial even begins
3 years, 11 months ago

Democrats drop the ball on Trump's second impeachment before the trial even begins

Salon  

While most Senate Republicans are complicit with Donald Trump's insurrection and are thus unwilling to convict the former president whose second impeachment trial begins Tuesday, Democrats still have a chance to make a powerful case to the nation about the dangers of the Republicans' embrace of right-wing radicalism. It appears that Democrats in the Senate are more interested in the …

Senate votes that Trump impeachment trial is constitutional
3 years, 11 months ago

Senate votes that Trump impeachment trial is constitutional

The Telegraph  

Donald Trump's impeachment trial will begin with a four hour debate about whether the proceedings are allowed under the constitution, writes Nick Allen in Washington. This is what it says in Article II Section 4 - "The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, …

Trump’s second impeachment trial: What to watch
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump’s second impeachment trial: What to watch

Al Jazeera  

No president has ever faced two impeachment trials. The historic second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump gets under way on Tuesday as the US Senate hears arguments about whether he is guilty of inciting last month’s US Capitol riot. That being said, House impeachment managers, serving as the prosecution in the trial, will try to convince senators, serving …

US Senate votes for Trump impeachment trial to go ahead
3 years, 11 months ago

US Senate votes for Trump impeachment trial to go ahead

Al Jazeera  

In a 56-44 vote largely along party lines, the US Senate sets the stage for Trump’s second trial to begin on Wednesday. 9 Feb 2021 - 22:30 GMT Analyst: House Democrats likely to focus on Trump’s refusal to accept election results While House Democratic impeachment managers’ opening video juxtaposing Trump’s speech leading up to the US Capitol riot, followed by …

Senate Declares That Trump's Impeachment Trial Is Constitutional
3 years, 11 months ago

Senate Declares That Trump's Impeachment Trial Is Constitutional

NPR  

Senate Declares That Trump's Impeachment Trial Is Constitutional Enlarge this image toggle caption Handout/Getty Images Handout/Getty Images The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump will move forward after the Senate voted Tuesday that the trial of a former president is constitutional. The Louisiana Republican told Capitol Hill reporters that he thought Trump's legal team did "a terrible job" on Tuesday. …

Opinion: Jamie Raskin and David Schoen cried in the Senate Tuesday. One of them made a devastating case against Trump
3 years, 11 months ago

Opinion: Jamie Raskin and David Schoen cried in the Senate Tuesday. One of them made a devastating case against Trump

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Jill Filipovic is a journalist based in New York and author of the book “OK Boomer, Let’s Talk: How My Generation Got Left Behind.” The opinions expressed in this commentary are her own. CNN — The first day of the Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump was a perfect microcosm of the country’s partisan divide and what’s at …

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